Local weather cancellations and closures

February 22, 2018Wayne White

Osage County News will be happy to share information about all closures and cancellations due to winter weather. Postponing an event, cancelling services for the day? Email [email protected], or post your cancellation in the comment section below where everybody in Osage County can see it. Keep warm and safe, Osage County. Remember to check the County Calendar for up to date event listings.

Closure: Due to the ice and snowstorm that is moving through the area, Mid America Nutrition meal sites in Osage City, Burlingame and Carbondale will be closed today, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. In addition, all local meals on wheels services are cancelled today – meals will not be delivered today.

Rescheduled: The Santa Fe Trail High School vs. Iola High School basketball games scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 22, have been rescheduled for Friday, Feb. 23. The order of play and times will be the same. Senior night will still be held between the varsity girls and varsity boys games.

Closed: Help House will be closed on Thursday, Feb 22, due to the winter storm.

State employees: Due to safety concerns regarding the winter storm forecast for the state Wednesday evening and continuing through late Thursday afternoon Feb. 22, Gov. Jeff Colyer ordered the closing of state government for non-essential state employees in Shawnee County. The closing is in effect from midnightThursday morning until 5 p.m.

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